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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
The Word of the Year
The Word of 2005, according to Merriam-Webster, is "integrity." This is based on the number of lookups on the Merriam-Wesbster dictionary site.
Given our current administration, it's no wonder that people had to look up this word to know what it means.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/05words.htm
Given our current administration, it's no wonder that people had to look up this word to know what it means.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/05words.htm
Friday, December 09, 2005
Top Ten of 2005
It seems to be that time of year when everyone puts together their Top Ten lists, and since I recently saw High Fidelity on cable, I guess I'm ready. All releases 2005.
1) Kate Campbell - Blues and Lamentations
2) Over the Rhine - Drunkard's Prayer
3) Donal Hinely - Giants
4) James McMurtry - Childish Things
5) Van Morrison - Magic Time
6) John Prine - Fair and Square
7) Greg Trooper - Make it Through this World
8) Tracy Grammer - Flower of Avalon
9) Jackie Frost - Calliope
10) Al Stewart - A Beach Full of Shells
Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
1) Kate Campbell - Blues and Lamentations
2) Over the Rhine - Drunkard's Prayer
3) Donal Hinely - Giants
4) James McMurtry - Childish Things
5) Van Morrison - Magic Time
6) John Prine - Fair and Square
7) Greg Trooper - Make it Through this World
8) Tracy Grammer - Flower of Avalon
9) Jackie Frost - Calliope
10) Al Stewart - A Beach Full of Shells
Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
- Baka Beyond - Rhythm Tree
- The Clumsy Lovers - Smart Kid
- Mary Gauthier- Mercy Now
- Nanci Griffith - Hearts in Mind
- The Kennedys - Half a Million Miles
- The Levellers - Truth and Lies
- The Love Hall Tryst - Songs of Misfortune
- Bill Mallonee - Friendly Fire
- Kate Rusby - The Girl Who Couldn't Fly
- Richard Thompson - Front Parlour Ballads
- Dar Williams - My Better Self
Labels: Reviews
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Where do you listen from?
If you listen to the Online Folk Festival or Online Folk Christmas or read the FolkBlog on a regular basis, I invite you to let the Online Folk Festival community know where you're listening from. Plot your general location at http://www.frappr.com/onlinefolkfesti and then drop me a line.
Just curious - I know I have listeners from around the world. This will help everyone visualize our farflung community.
Just curious - I know I have listeners from around the world. This will help everyone visualize our farflung community.
